John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine
Published: January 9, 2026
Duration: 42:09
What is the Scottish First Minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?
Nick is in Edinburgh to sit down with John Swinney, at the start of a year of big elections across the UK, including for the Scottish Parliament.
He has been at the top of SNP-led government's for almost all of the last 19 years. He is now asking for another five years, with the hope of securing a new independence referendum.
In this conversation, Swinney talks about how he charmed Donald Trump, reflects on a dangerous world, and opens up about the...